Randy Dean

The State of the Industry – March 13, 2026 ​The "Staffing Surge" is here. Are you riding the wave or watching from the shore? ​The data for the week ending March 13, 2026, is officially in, and it tells a story of Staffing Resilience. While the headlines focus on a "cooling" labor market, the reality for those of us in the trenches is different: Staffing hours have just hit a 2026 high. ​The Weekly Breakdown: 🔹​Momentum: The ASA Staffing Index is up 3.38% over last year. We aren't just recovering; we are accelerating. 🔹​The "Wait-and-See" Dividend: With 6.9M job openings but a cautious C-Suite, companies are turning to The Standard of contingent labor to bridge the gap. 🔹​The AI Pivot: Skills in "AI Orchestration" are now more in demand than traditional software development. The talent gap isn't closing; it's changing shape. ​The "Standard" Take: If you are still waiting for a "perfectly stable" economy to start your expansion, you’re missing the Q2 window. The most successful partners I’m seeing right now aren't hiring for headcount, they are hiring for targeted expertise to drive specific initiatives. ​The "Staffing Surge" isn't an accident. It’s the result of an industry that has architected a way to provide Certainty in an uncertain world. ​Is your Q2 strategy built on current data, or last year's assumptions? ​#StaffingIndustry #RecruitingTrends #WorkforceSolutions #TheStandard #EconomicOutlook2026 #LaborMarket #SIA #ASA

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Offshoring application engineering is a strategic leadership decision that requires careful evaluation. In this guide, our Kforce Consulting Solutions app engineering experts share how technology leaders assess readiness, risk and timing before transitioning work offshore: https://kfrc.co/3M3x0rN 

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Staffing leaders are moving fast on AI and automation. But here’s the question I’m asking in boardrooms: Is your tech stack compliant or just convenient? Every new integration moves data. Every AI tool makes decisions. Every workflow shift changes accountability. Speed is exciting, but governance is essential. The firms that get this right will not only scale faster, they will protect the trust that built their business. I am sharing some practical thoughts on staffing tech compliance in the comments It is a conversation more CEOs and staffing leaders need to be having! #StaffingLeadership #AIInStaffing #Compliance #OperationalExcellence #NewburyPartners

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After decades in IT leadership, one thing is clear: The wrong hire is expensive. But waiting is often more expensive than teams realize. Our role at PTY TECH is simple-help organizations move forward with confidence. — Armando Anderson Founder & Managing Partner PTY TECH LLC #Leadership #FounderPerspective #PTYTECH

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Love might be in the air today, but so is a lot of data. ❤️🤖 Valentine’s Day isn’t just about hearts and flowers; it’s about the engineers, analysts, and digital leaders who turn technology and AI into meaningful results for their businesses. At Vaco Talent Solutions, we get to partner with teams who are: 🤖📊Harnessing AI & machine learning to work smarter, not just harder. ☁️⚙️Modernizing cloud and infrastructure so ideas can actually scale. ​🤝📈Growing tech and digital teams that keep products shipping and customers happy. ​ If 2025 was the year everyone talked about AI, let 2026 be the year YOU build the right team around it – the engineers, data pros, product minds, and digital leaders who make the models meaningful. If you’re leading technology, digital, or AI initiatives and need a partner to help find the talent that your roadmap can fall in love with, let’s connect! #Vaco #TalentSolutions #Technology #Hiring #AI

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